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Be a part of our mission.
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our teachers and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.
Our early learning create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.
Job Summary:
The Lead Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning, assessment, evaluation and related research for children ages 3-5 years old. The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, supervision of children assigned in the classroom, and providing a supportive and positive classroom climate. This role ensures that we are meeting the individual needs of the children as mandated by DCFS, ExceleRate Illinois, NAEYC, federal, state and local standards, and YMCA standards and policies, as applicable.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Promotes and models high quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness.
- Demonstrates culturally and linguistically appropriate practices that values all children and families and makes them feel welcomed and an essential part of the program
- Maintains awareness and supervision of children’s needs and ensure their physical health and safety, at all times.
- Communicates and develops effective partnerships with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.
- Abides by DCFS and all quality standards for maintaining safe, high quality programming
- Collaborates regularly with classroom team including: families, volunteers and all staff.
- Collects and uses multiple data sources, both formative and summative, to inform instruction and child centered learning and development.
- Completes routine professional development annually; utilizes continuous quality improvement (CQI); and identifies different instructional resources and methods to meet children's varying needs and improve the classroom experience for children and families.
- Participates and supports association/center efforts towards recruitment, enrollment, attendance and retention of families while supporting the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.
Lesson Planning and Classroom Management:
- Develops lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement.
- Implements high quality, developmentally appropriate instructional activities and curriculum approaches (like Creative Curriculum™) that facilitate active learning experiences and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child; while ensuring the program follows DCFS, YMCA, ExceleRate Illinois™, and NAEYC accreditation standards, if applicable.
- Researches, plans, and implements appropriate studies/projects for an in-depth investigation of a topic over time.
- Establishes and maintains an attractive, clean, safe and engaging classroom environment which includes positive guidance techniques and that encourages children's independence and self-selection of activities.
- Leverages the physical environment and pedagogical documentation to support teaching and learning practices.
- Uses observational and child data to plan developmentally appropriate and engaging early learning experiences based upon the emergent needs of the child.
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
- Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
- Creates an inclusive classroom environment that will integrate and assist children with special needs.
Requirements:
- Must meet DCFS licensing, and program related accreditation/credentialing requirements; Associates Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Must provide documentation of Gateways credentialing or apply within 90 days of employment.
- Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission and serving the needs of children and families
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices to promote early learning and social-emotional development
- Ability to apply early learning best practices to create a child-centered, supportive, inclusive and positive classroom environment to meet the needs of diverse children.
- One year experience teaching or equivalent in a preschool classroom strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of how to design and implement the Creative Curriculum and other high quality curriculum approaches preferred.

You are the “Y”.
We’re more than a pool - the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through fitness and healthy living, academic readiness, character development and violence prevention. Our 23 membership centers across the city and suburbs, 5 camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs provide everyone with a safe place to swim, learn, play and grow.
For over 135 years, the YMCA has been a pioneer and set the standard for aquatics and quality swim instruction. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our (Aquatic Coordinators, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors) to continue this legacy and contribute to the health and wellness of our children, families and communities.
Job Summary and Key Acocuntabilities:
Swim Team Coach is responsible for promoting and developing the YMCA swim team by facilitating the growth and improvement of swim team participants and creating a positive experience for participants and their families. This includes coordinating with the Head Coach to develop and implement practices, engaging participants and families to meet their needs, preparing for meets and other special events and ensuring the safety of participants.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Coaching/Participant Experience
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Coaches, trains and mentors swimmers to foster development, maximize swimming performance, and teach appropriate swimming techniques.
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Leads swim team practices developed by Head Coach and assists Head Coach with design of training programs. Engages swimmers and parents to cultivate collaborative relationships. Modifies and customizes workouts to match swimmer skill levels. Provides feedback to swimmers and parents to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury.
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Captures and records swimming times to track progress and determine meet eligibility
Meet Preparation and Execution
- Stays abreast of meet rules and guidelines to ensure compliance with standards
- Assists with the submission of meet entries
- Assists with the coordination of suits and uniforms
- Supervises swim team members at meets and other team functions
- Cooperates with swim team volunteers, officials, scorekeepers and timers
Safety
- Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of swimmers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks.
- Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors swimmers and the pool and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary.
Continued Education & Training
- Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications.
- Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
- Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the Human Resources Information System
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications or must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification.
- Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
- Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice

What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors.At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors.At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Do you love..
- interacting with children
- making new friends
- exploring the outdoors
- playing games?
At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing your leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.
Our team receives comprehensive training, M-F work schedules, field trips to cool places, amazing co-workers, and a free Y membership.
Join us for the experience of a lifetime.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports or related is a plus but not required.
- You will be 16 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Are you PASSIONATE about:
- Gymnastics
- Art
- STEM Learning
- Sports or Aquatics?
Every Summer, the YMCA of Metro Chicago offers a unique day camp experience throughout its 19 branches. We are on the search for talented Specialty Day Camp staff that want to make a positive difference in the world.
Our Specialty Camp Counselors lead specialty activities with campers, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, sports, aquatics, gymnastics and our new STEM learning camp. You will instruct campers using various teaching methods and modify activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged.
Our team receives comprehensive training, M-F work schedules, field trips to cool places, amazing co-workers, and a free Y membership.
Take your passion… And make it happen!
More about you:
- Must have prior experience working with youth particularly in gymnastics, sports, aquatics or STEM Learning. Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Job Summary
The Member Experience Director is will lead center membership staff in driving a superior member experience, increasing membership sales, and enhancing membership connection and engagement, i.e. moving members from casual to connected to committed, thereby increasing membership and program retention. This position ensures that membership administration operates efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for membership mix and budgeted net membership revenue.
The Member Experience Director has accountability for member acquisition, member engagement and retention, front desk operations management and staff leadership.
Scopes and Responsibilities:
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Membership Acquisition
- Drives membership sales and acquisition, including meeting or exceeding sales and revenue goals (net) for new and existing membership and optimizing the center’s membership mix to drive revenue and member experience. This includes:
- Determining the appropriate mix of memberships to meet center budget goals and targets.
- Collaborating with YMCA Metro Membership, Operations, Marketing and center leadership teams to execute sales and marketing plans for the center.
- Identifies and follows-up on prospects and other opportunities to increase membership and converts prospects to members
- Leverages marketing resources and drives frequent/regular community, web and social media communications and engagement.
- Provides tours to prospective members and executes on service requests
Membership Engagement and Retention
- Increases member connection and commitment to YMCA programs and services and ensures the member experience is consistent, integrated and aligned to YMCA goals for member experience and engagement. This includes:
- Gathering data about member satisfaction and interests to ensure that they are connected to programs, services, and other members that meet their needs.
- Collaborating regularly with center leadership, program operations, and other related teams to ensure that the member experience in the center is consistent, integrated and aligned with member needs.
- Overseeing new and returning member orientation to ensure effective onboarding and collaborating with fitness and program teams to ensure a seamless transition based on member-specific interests
- Localizing and implementing member outreach and relationship development strategies to increase membership acquisition, engagement and retention
Membership Administration and Front Desk Operations
- Provides leadership to ensure that front-desk operations and administration seamlessly ensure membership engagement, acquisition, retention, and continuous improvement.
- Oversees Member Experience Supervisor and ensures front-desk operations align with member acquisition, experience and member administration goals
- Drives team initiatives that enhance execution of sales and membership goals.
- Generates and/or analyzes membership, sales and revenue reports to monitor and report on achievement of membership goals.
- Ensures adherence to all YMCA policies and procedures regarding the safety, health and welfare of members, program participants, guests and staff.
Team Leadership
- Hires, develops, motivates and retains a committed team passionate about the YMCA’s mission and service to members.
- Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required.
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Fitness or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of three or more years of sales experience in a consumer-focused, relationship-driven sales environment with at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
- Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed sales goals and convert prospects to sales
- Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with prospects and others to achieve sales goals.
- Knowledge of community engagement and/or social media strategies to drive sales
- Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
- Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures
- Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, customer service/tracking applications) with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
Core Functional and Management Competencies:
- Consultative selling skills and ability to close: Uses provided prospect information and/or utilizes strong active listening to understand prospects’ needs; uses knowledge of the prospect and the best fit of the Y’s programs and services to close the sale, and sustain member engagement.
- Member focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations of members; drives resolution of member issues.
- Adaptability: Effectively handles change and ambiguity; can multi-task, handle multiple objectives.
- Action oriented: Full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; seizes more opportunity than others; likes getting things accomplished.
- Motivating others: Can motivate many kinds of direct reports and cross-functional team members; creates a climate in which people want to do their best; empowers others to operate within established standards; invites input and shares ownership and visibility.
- Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.
Core Leadership Competencies:
- Values - Puts in place best practices that reflect the values of the organization. Creates an environment that reinforces trust, mutual respect, and a service orientation. Models the Y’s values when dealing with individuals and organizations in the community.
- Inclusion - Promotes to others the value of diversity and the importance of being an inclusive organization. Ensures equal and fair treatment for all.
- Relationships – Collaborate with and build relationships that enhance the Y’s ability to impact the community. Effectively represents department/branch/division interests while building positive, constructive relationships with others.
- Communications - Uses superior verbal and written skills to generate support for the Y’s goals. Shares ideas and presents information informally in ways that positively impact others. Communicates the Y’s brand to establish the organization’s credibility within the community.
- Decision Making - Integrates multiple thinking processes and strategies to function effectively. Anticipate were challenges and obstacles are, and create plan and strategies accordingly.
- Change Capacity - Manages implementation of change by understanding and addressing the impact of change on cultures, systems, and people.
- Finance - Analyzes financial data in order to make comparisons, draw conclusions, and make decisions.
You are the “Y”.
Do you have a passion for customers? Do you enjoy interacting with all kinds of people including adults and children? Do you enjoy fitness, recreation, sports, youth development and serving your community? If so, put your sales and customer service skills to work at the YMCA of Metro Chicago. You’re not just impacting a bottom line – you’re impacting people and communities every day.
Our mission is to develop strong children, families and communities through fitness and healthy living, academic readiness, character development, and violence prevention. Our network of 20 membership centers in the city and suburbs, five camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs provide everyone with a safe place to learn, play and grow.

The Indian Boundary YMCA is a vibrant part of the Downers Grove and surrounding communities. At the heart of the YMCA lies the power to transform—both yourself and the world around you. From exceptional fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs, pre-school and school-age programs to our fun family and community events, the Indian Boundary YMCA offers an array of options focused on strengthening bodies, minds and communities. See more about Indian Boundary at ymcachicago.org/indianboundary.
The Executive Director has primary responsibility for overall leadership of the Indian Boundary YMCA including community engagement, executing on the strategic/operational plan, budget, and oversight of all membership center programs and services. This includes responsibility for overall center operations, fiscal management, community engagement , fundraising, strategic planning, program launches and new program development, membership and marketing, team leadership, and continuous improvement.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Ensures that the Indian Boundary YMCA is a vibrant community center meeting the needs of members, partipants and families while executing on the strategic and operating plan.
- Manages the center in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board of Managers of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago with counsel and guidance of the Center Board of Directors, where applicable.
- Manages the total operating budget of approximately $5MM+and approximately 100+ full-time and part-time staff. Provides program and membership leadership including staff and volunteers.
- Provides leadership to program launches and new program development. Continuously updates and improves current programs such as youth and teen programs, family activities, day camp, before and after school programs (onsite/offsite), fitness and collaborative ventures with community and other partners.
- Provides leadership to the annual support campaign and fundraising, grants management and financial development.
- Collaborates with community networks to develop membership strategies and programs to address community needs and operating goals. Collaborates with community groups, partners and others in order to further the work of the YMCA.
- Participates in the membership and marketing initiatives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago as well as creates new and innovative approaches to attract and retain membership. Ensures continuous improvement year over year.
- Supervises the use and maintenance of the facility to ensure a bright, clean, and functional environment. Conducts facility audits including life-safety, mechanical, structural-architectural, electrical equipment, furnishings, etc.
- Administers the member continuous improvement plans. Improves on customer service metrics year over year.
- Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned
Team Management
- Provides professional development and leadership to center leaders and team members to enhance staff learning, career development and operational effectiveness. Facilitates all-staff meetings and in-services.
- Identifies, manages and motivates a high-performing team that accomplishes program objectives. Hires, onboards and trains leaders and team members and provides ongoing training and development in accordance with program standards and staff development plans. Ensures staff are compliant with required trainings and certifications.
- Establishes, monitors and evaluates team goals and performance standards. Evaluates team members and provides coaching and intervention as necessary. Coaches, mentors, and develops leaders and team members to optimize performance.
- Manages time and attendance for current staff, ensuring that time is accurately recorded in the HRIS system.
- Develops a volunteer strategy in collaboration with team and recruits, trains and evaluates volunteers to meet the needs of programs.
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Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
o Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
o Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
o Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
o Complete all child abuse prevention training as required and ensure team is also compliant
Be part of our mission.
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. Our network of 20 membership centers, five camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs at 100+ sites in the city and suburbs provides everyone with a safe place to learn, play and grow. In this role, you'll be an integral part of ensuring the YMCA continues to be a leader in making our city a world-class place to live and raise a family. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a Masters preferred.
- Minimum of 5 - 7 years successful leadership/supervisory experience managing outstanding teams. YMCA leadership experience a plus.
- A positive history of leadership in the areas of program planning, innovation and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to program launches and new program development.
- Ability to manage multiple program areas including Aquatics programs, fitness, early learning and youth development, youth sports, family activities, day camp and collaborative ventures with community partners.
- Strong collaborator with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to adapt message to audience.
- Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills with budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Familiarity with the community is preferred.

Job Summary:
The Director of Communications is responsible for creating and driving YMCA brand platform messaging by developing, implementing and reporting on both internal and external communications and public relations tactics at both the association and local levels. He/she will work closely with both metro and center staff to support their communication needs.
Scope and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement proactive communications strategy to bring forward the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s work and mission throughout Chicagoland.
- Develop and execute pro-active communications calendar including media pitches, calendar releases, press releases, and national observances.
Write and edit articles, press releases, media advisories, statements, and pitches, talking points, blogs, social media content and other media communications to promote the YMCA’s mission, brand, initiatives, programs, and events.
- Manage ad-hoc crisis communication issues including message development, media statements, assigning spokespeople, media handling, stakeholder communication, and post reporting.
- Serve as the point person for all media inquiries.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with media and Y spokespeople to support and strengthen communications.
- Manage projects to ensure content is publication ready and in by the deadline.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with both metro and center staff to identify opportunities to promote YMCA activities appropriate for internal and external audiences.
- Write and distribute on-going internal YMCA communications linked to brand platform on deadline, including, but not limited to, employee newsletter, media recap, and key stakeholder newsletters.
- Proofread all communications for clarity, grammar, and spelling.
- Use metrics and reporting to measure reach and success of communication efforts.
- Create comprehensive, effective reports to share reach and effectiveness.
Identify media outlets to expand the YMCA’s reach and brand awareness in the communities we serve.
- Work with all levels in the organization and be a collaborative/team player.
Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in public relations and/or communications.
- An understanding of SEO, digital marketing are a plus.
- Excellent written communication.
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly with Photoshop and InDesign.
- Excellent attention to details, and detail oriented.
- Ability to successfully plan, organize, implement, document, monitor projects, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Ability to work well with all levels in the organization and be a collaborative/team player.
- Must show initiative and adaptability; be reliable and able to take responsibility and direction well.
- Must be fast and resourceful in collecting content from necessary centers, camps and departments.
- Must be familiar with current web and interactive technology and design trends and methodologies.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a strong, communicator who understands the importance of working as a team.
- Be able to work quickly, efficiently and with focus in an open-office setting maintaining a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills in order to juggle multiple projects at the same time.
- Be capable of self-managing their time, work flow and schedule in order to meet strict and sometimes aggressive deadlines.
- Be able to collaborate with other members of the various YMCA teams, most importantly Marketing and Communications, and effectively communicate his/her ideas.
- Be resourceful and able to problem solve.
- Be self-driven, self-managing, proactive and support the roles of team members.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending development workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Regional Gift Officer will be responsible for overseeing the fundraising activities of at least three Y individual membership centers. This role will work in the field and will partner extensively with Center team members, specifically Executive Directors, to create, implement and evaluate annual fundraising plans and to effectively recruit, retain and engage local board members. The Regional Gift Officer will interface, collaborate and build vital relationships with community leaders, individuals and networks with the goal of increasing the donor base and fundraising success for the Kroehler YMCA, Fry YMCA, Indian Boundary YMCA, Elmhurst YMCA.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Mission Advancement
- Partner closely with the Executive Directors of each assigned Center to determine annual fundraising goals and strategies. Develop fundraising proposals and cases of support for each Center to communicate the need and impact of fundraising efforts.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual gifts, with an emphasis on gifts of $1,000 or more, for YMCA fundraising priorities. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects and donors and identify strategies to renew, upgrade and maintain philanthropic contributions to each Center.
- Create a long-term strategy to identify and cultivate current donors and new prospects who have the capacity and inclination to make gifts of $10,000 or more.
- In partnership with the Director of Development Operations, develop the appropriate reports to track fundraising progress.
- Play a leadership role in the execution of the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, including providing training opportunities for local Center staff and volunteer board members.
- In partnership with the Stewardship Manager, create and implement a comprehensive and meaningful stewardship plan for assigned Centers.
- Provide guidance and support on the execution of any special events related to the assigned Centers.
- Manage local Boards associated with each Center and inspire members to be advocates, ambassadors and supporters of the Y and its mission.
- Participate in external community organizations to raise the visibility of the YMCA.
Child Abuse Prevention
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience
- Accomplished professional with 3-5 years or more of individual giving fundraising experience.
- Passion and commitment to the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
- Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices and ability to monitor and adapt trends and best practices where appropriate to enhance Mission Advancement efforts. Demonstrated track record of setting and meeting/exceeding specific goals within the expected time period.
- Demonstrated capacity to build sustainable, philanthropic relationships with volunteers and with donors that directly influences higher giving over time.
- Demonstrated consulting skills with superior verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to adapt communication to the appropriate audience. Strong writing skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to take accountability for results, take initiative, as well as be adaptable, resilient, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to foster trust both internally and externally.
- Ability to travel locally as needed to support mission advancement activities
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team Leader competencies in previous experience or practice.
- Meets any physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Job Summary:
The Outdoor Education staff will facilitate program areas and teach outdoor education classes to school groups, girl/boy scouts, church groups, and many other different customers. Training will include: how to teach outdoor education, facilitate classes, risk management, marketing, budget, and customer service. Ideal candidates will be committed, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals that are looking for a positive and rewarding experience.
Being flexible to work various hours which are dependent on customer needs is very important. Some days start very early, and some run late. Staff must live on the camp property for the position. Room and board is provided at Camp Pinewood, in addition to a weekly stipend.
Camp Pinewood is a place to learn, grow, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Scope of Responsibilities:
Staff will gain the following skills:
- Complete training's and certifications in First Aid/CPR, Risk Management, Customer Service, Child Abuse Prevention, Leadership Development, Classroom Management, Policies and Procedures, and the overall function of the camp.
- Learn to teach over 25 outdoor education classes.
- Develop and design classes to meet the needs of diverse groups.
- Learn to facilitate at the archery range, climbing tower, team course. high ropes course, waterfront, and more.
- Grow your communication and leadership skills by working with all departments at camp, including kitchen, maintenance, and resident/day camp.
- Assist in marketing, budget implementation, and fundraising events.
- Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention and safety by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.
Requirements:
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity and adapt to changing work conditions.
- Work with diverse groups of people, and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Must be able to commit to one season and commit to working 40+ hours a week.
- Must be willing to live on camp grounds for the season.
- Must be willing and flexible to work various hours/shifts including nights and weekends.
Be Part of Our Mission
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. Our network of 19 membership centers, five camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs at 100+ sites in the city and suburbs provides everyone with a safe place to learn, play and grow. In this role, you'll be an integral part of ensuring the YMCA continues to be a leader in making our city a world-class place to live and raise a family. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Regional Gift Officer will be responsible for overseeing the fundraising activities of at least three Y individual membership centers. This role will work in the field and will partner extensively with Center team members, specifically Executive Directors, to create, implement and evaluate annual fundraising plans and to effectively recruit, retain and engage local board members. The Regional Gift Officer will interface, collaborate and build vital relationships with community leaders, individuals and networks with the goal of increasing the donor base and fundraising success for the Buehler YMCA, Sage YMCA, Lattof YMCA, and Foglia YMCA.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Mission Advancement
- Partner closely with the Executive Directors of each assigned Center to determine annual fundraising goals and strategies. Develop fundraising proposals and cases of support for each Center to communicate the need and impact of fundraising efforts.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward individual gifts, with an emphasis on gifts of $1,000 or more, for YMCA fundraising priorities. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects and donors and identify strategies to renew, upgrade and maintain philanthropic contributions to each Center.
- Create a long-term strategy to identify and cultivate current donors and new prospects who have the capacity and inclination to make gifts of $10,000 or more.
- In partnership with the Director of Development Operations, develop the appropriate reports to track fundraising progress.
- Play a leadership role in the execution of the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, including providing training opportunities for local Center staff and volunteer board members.
- In partnership with the Stewardship Manager, create and implement a comprehensive and meaningful stewardship plan for assigned Centers.
- Provide guidance and support on the execution of any special events related to the assigned Centers.
- Manage local Boards associated with each Center and inspire members to be advocates, ambassadors and supporters of the Y and its mission.
- Participate in external community organizations to raise the visibility of the YMCA.
Child Abuse Prevention
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience
- Accomplished professional with 3-5 years or more of individual giving fundraising experience.
- Passion and commitment to the YMCA’s mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
- Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices and ability to monitor and adapt trends and best practices where appropriate to enhance Mission Advancement efforts. Demonstrated track record of setting and meeting/exceeding specific goals within the expected time period.
- Demonstrated capacity to build sustainable, philanthropic relationships with volunteers and with donors that directly influences higher giving over time.
- Demonstrated consulting skills with superior verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to adapt communication to the appropriate audience. Strong writing skills are essential.
- Demonstrated ability to take accountability for results, take initiative, as well as be adaptable, resilient, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to foster trust both internally and externally.
- Ability to travel locally as needed to support mission advancement activities
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team Leader competencies in previous experience or practice.
- Meets any physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors. At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors. At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

What our Unit Leaders Say...
"Camp has given me so many relationships not only with the campers but with staff and parents. I have grown so much in patience, communication, and creativity. Going through the struggles made the great times more rewarding..."
The Sports Day Camp Unit Leader serves as a professional role model for our campers and counselors by leading through example and guiding campers and counselors. At YMCA day camps, we create an exciting, safe environment for kids to have an unforgettable summer of fun. And while they’re taking part in unique experiences and adventures, you are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories. We are looking for Sports Day Camp Unit Leaders to serve as professional role models by oversee and monitor recreational activities in their assigned cohort, guiding campers and counselors, and leading through example.
We offer competitive, guaranteed pay, no weekends, free gym membership, amazing co-workers and an invaluable work experience.
The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.
More about you:
- You are committed and passionate about working with diverse youth
- You enjoy being outdoors, are creative and not afraid to work and play hard
- Must have 1 year or more of prior experience working with youth; Experience in a camp setting preferred.
- You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp.
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.

Be a part of our mission.
The YMCA achieves its mission one person at a time. The greatest source of energy for the YMCA is our staff. Our staff contribute to the advancement of the YMCA's vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities. Guided daily by the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, our staff create an environment where everyone aspires to be their best.
Where can you find meaningful work that offers rich rewards? Where can you, simultaneously, build a better future for yourself and for kids, families and your community? Where can you work with people who thrive in a values-based environment of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility?
All of this can be found at a YMCA. YMCAs get the job done through staff members who are carefully selected for their interests, skills and enthusiasm. With over 150 years of experience, YMCAs know that the mission is achieved one person at a time-carried out in the hearts and hands of each caring and competent staff member
Job Summary
The Front Desk Customer Service staff will interact with the members and up hold the member experience standards. They will be the daily point of contact for members, determining their needs and offering solutions to meet these needs. They will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service to Y members, program participants and guest.
Scope and Responsibilities:
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Greet and welcome members.
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Actively interact and engage with members and prospects to determine needs; directing to the appropriate lead (i.e. Membership Experience Director, Membership Experience Supervisor, Program Director, etc) when necessary.
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Handle member requests and questions; problem solving.
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Gather and record member data in member profiles.
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Facilitate member to member engagement.
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Provides information and assistance related to membership rates, programs, services, scholarships and other Y amenities.
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Prepares member records and issues membership ID cards and handles all. registration/enrollment transactions.
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Assist Member Experience Supervisor with membership business and administrative tasks.
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Assist supervisor in sales acquisition activities as assigned.
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Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to the maintenance staff.
- Greet all guests as they enter the facility and adhere to sign-in/out, guest, visitor, monitoring youth in the facility and other relevant policies and procedures. Report any suspicious behavior and violations of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to the maintenance staff.
- Greeting all guests as they enter the facility and adhere to sign-in/out, guest, visitor, monitoring youth in the facility and other relevant policies and procedures. Report any suspicious behavior and violations of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.
- Supporting the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.
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Must be able to work a variety of hours including holidays and at least one weekend and one evening per month.
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
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Must have high school diploma or GED.
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One year of member relations or customer service.
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Must be a problem solver and a proven track record of complaint resolution.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and credibility quickly.
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Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work in highly flexible, rapidly changing and ambiguous work environment
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Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
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Must be able to work a variety of hours including holidays and at least one weekend and one evening per month.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week with a minimum of 4 hour shifts between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm Monday - Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Job Summary and Key Accountabilities:
Lifeguard is a key member of the YMCA Aquatics team responsible for monitoring swimming areas and providing assistance and protection to users of the pool and aquatic facility as outlined under the standards of the YMCA. This includes providing a high level of customer service at all times and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of members and guests.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Provides a high-level of customer service to members, program participants and guests at all times
- Supervises and guards the pool and aquatic facility and ensures participants adhere to all YMCA aquatic guidelines and procedures.
- Examines injured persons and administers first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
- Rescues distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Contacts emergency medical personal in case of serious injury.
- Actively participates in obtaining further water safety certifications.
- Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership team.
- Supports the mission and vision as assigned.
- Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the HR information system
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification or have current YMCA or American Red Cross certification as well as current First Aid, AED, CPR and Oxygen Administration certifications.
- Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person and meet other physical requirements required for job certification.
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
- Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice
You are the “Y”.
We’re more than a pool - the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through fitness and healthy living, academic readiness, character development and violence prevention. Our 23 membership centers across the city and suburbs, 5 camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs provide everyone with a safe place to swim, learn, play and grow.
For over 135 years, the YMCA has been a pioneer and set the standard for aquatics and quality swim instruction. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our (Aquatic Coordinators, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors) to continue this legacy and contribute to the health and wellness of our children, families and communities.

Job Summary and Key Accountabilities:
The Youth Development Instructor is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades K-8. The YDI works with a specific group of youth according to schedule including interactive and enriching social and cultural experiences, ensuring the safety and security of program participants; and operating in accordance with the State of Illinois licensing regulations and the YMCA philosophy and goals.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of youth growth and development and creates high quality program implementation by providing a safe, supportive, interactive, and engaging environment.
- Must be able to work a full day schedule during CPS and Charter schools closing for breaks and holidays.
- Provide positive classroom climate that encourages respect and responsibility and that is characterized by teamwork, camaraderie and inclusiveness.
- Prepares lesson plans on a daily and/or weekly basis outlining program activities, ensures materials and supplies are available and ready for daily program activities, and ensures all program areas and supplies are clean and well maintained regularly.
- Organize and lead youth in indoor/outdoor activities which meets group and individual needs, interests and considers diverse abilities.
- Provide effective supervision of all children that is age-appropriate and assures the safety and well-being of all youth, at all times.
- Positively interacts with children, parents/guardians and other team members to create a respectful, warm, supportive environment.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of children’s efforts and accomplishments and providing assistance and encouragement to program participants when needed.
- Models self-control, respect and cooperation to children and other team members.
- Utilizes youth arrival/departure to share information with parents/guardians and to build relationships.
- Follows program schedule and maintains accurate records of attendance, meals and other records as necessary to meet program requirements.
- Support the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention; and immediately report to your supervisor any suspicious behavior or items that may pose a health or safety hazard to youth.
- Participate in team meetings and other school-age program activities.
- Complete fifteen clock hours of professional development annually, through participation in offered training, in-service or continuing education and maintain log/record of such.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all center staff, children, and families.
- Supports the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.
Child Abuse Prevention
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Minimum and Preferred Requirements:
- Must be 19 years of age and have a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited college/university with six semester hours or equivalent related to school-aged care, child development, elementary education physical education, recreation, camping or a related field.
- Pass and maintain DCFS Background clearance
- Meet annual physical requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- Evidence of YMCA Y Team competencies in prior experience or practice
- Ability to meet physical requirements based on job description; The YMCA will accommodate reasonable accommodations for persons with disability.
- Ability to obtain DCFS background check clearance and provide pre-employment medical screening documentation
Be a part of our mission.
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our instructors and other team members to help us achieve our mission one child, one family, and one team member at a time.
Our before and after-school programs create a child-centered environment that promotes learning, character development, healthy living and positive, nurturing relationships. With a commitment to meeting accreditation standards and extensive training and development in research-based practices, you’ll also learn and grow and positively impact our children, families and communities.

Job Summary and Key Accountabilities:
Swim Instructor is a key member of the Aquatics team that provides group and private swim lessons for program participants that adheres to YMCA standards for curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications and other requirements. This includes ensuring an outstanding experience for each program participant and creating safe, welcoming environment that ensures the physical and emotional well-being of program participants, members and guests.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Effectively implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations depending on class needs as outlined by the standards of the YMCA.
- Prepares progressive lesson plans to enhance the experience of program participants.
- Prepares reports and maintains records, including attendance records, skills sheets, progress reports, etc.
- Enforces aquatic rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of class participants.
- Acts as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
- Reports injuries and completes required forms.
- Sets up facility or equipment, and stores equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notifies supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
- Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership.
- Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the HR information system
- Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned
- Provides leadership to other team members (Level 3)
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification or have current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification.
- Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
- Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
- Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice
- Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job
You are the “Y”.
We’re more than a pool - the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through fitness and healthy living, academic readiness, character development and violence prevention. Our 23 membership centers across the city and suburbs, 5 camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs provide everyone with a safe place to swim, learn, play and grow.
For over 135 years, the YMCA has been a pioneer and set the standard for aquatics and quality swim instruction. We rely on the expertise, passion, commitment and energy of our Swim Instructors to continue this legacy and contribute to the health and wellness of our children, families and communities.

Be Part of Our Mission
The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness and healthy living. Our network of 20 membership centers, five camps, early learning, school-aged and other programs at 100+ sites in the city and suburbs provides everyone with a safe place to learn, play and grow. In this role, you'll be an integral part of ensuring the YMCA continues to be a leader in making our city a world-class place to live and raise a family. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.
Job Summary:
Provides leadership and planning of sports programs for different age groups. Supervises a group youth and/or adults. Promotes a positive environment for children, parents and staff.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements sports programs in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA. Coordinates activities which are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate.
- Supervises a group of youth and/or adults to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each person.
- Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with parents.
- Provides day-to-day guidance to staff and volunteers.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
- Provides assistance to supervisor and may fill-in during temporary absences.
- Maintains sports equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment issues.
- Support the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.
Child Abuse Prevention:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Commitment to Inclusion:
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Must have prior experience sports/specialty experience (i.e. Playing, Coaching, etc).